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Professional Discipline - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Coleman KC is an experienced and effective silk who is particularly au fait with legal and financial disciplinary proceedings. He frequently represents the SRA, the FRC and other regulators in high-profile matters, and is also experienced in acting for regulated firms and individuals.
Strengths
Richard Coleman KC provides reliable advice and guidance on the most complex and delicate matters.
Richard Coleman KC has huge gravitas in the courtroom. He's extremely measured and has a very considered style of advocacy.
Richard Coleman KC is becoming the go-to and standout silk for difficult cases. He has a calm and forensic style as an advocate.
Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Coleman KC is a capable advocate who acts for both claimants and defendants, especially in cases concerning mis-selling disputes. He is experienced in acting for major national banks as well as prominent financial bodies, including the FCA.
Strengths
He has a really thorough and thoughtful way to go about things.
Richard is exceptional in his field. His professionalism and dedication create an environment where complex legal matters are handled with precision and commercial insight.
Financial Services - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Coleman KC is a well-regarded figure across the City who is appreciated for his talent and experience in both litigation and other modes of dispute resolution. He is also noted for his ability to handle the administrative and public law aspects of financial services regulation.
Strengths
Richard has the ability to make complicated issues appear simple and always provides sound advice.
He is a brilliant and knowledgeable barrister.
He is an extremely good and tactical adviser who can distil very complicated issues into very manageable instructions. He is very client-friendly and a pre-eminent advocate.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
Richard combines great judgement, integrity and huge gravitas in the courtroom. He has an extremely measured and very considered style of advocacy.
You can go to him with the most complicated and difficult matter and have complete confidence. He is calm and has a forensic advocacy style.
Richard Coleman has established pre-eminence in commercial work relating to banking.
Pragmatic, receptive and plainly good technically. He is also a very impressive advocate.
You trust him instantly.